Perspective and Points of View in English
After some interesting questions regarding points of view and pronouns, on the pronouns cases article, I felt it would be useful to share my more extensive look at perspective in English, as taken from the Advanced Writing Skills book. So here’s a slightly...Bake a Perfect Loaf: English tenses exercise
I always try to make exercises that use relevant everyday language, and today I thought I’d share an English tenses exercise all about baking bread. It’s a topical subject right now, with people in isolation and baking bread at home – but it’s...Updating ELB for the Changing World
As we’re living in interesting times right now I’d like to let you know where I am at personally and with this website and our publications. But first of all, great thanks to those who have already sent me supportive emails – it means a lot to know...
Forming Polite Questions and Requests
As this website has become more popular, I’ve received an increasing number of questions and requests for assistance. It’s always good to hear from readers, as I know there is always more to explain, or different ways to explain things, and also because it exposes...Pre-Intermediate Mixed Tenses Exercise: Simple or Continuous?
I had a few responses to The English Tenses Exercise Book from readers who would like more material for beginners. My material is usually aimed at intermediate or advanced students, as they are who I most commonly teach, but I would be happy to produce some more...Want to Master English?
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